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Staff Engagement steering committee

Staff Engagement Initiative updates continue on Monday, March 24

The Staff Engagement Initiative will hold three brown bags, March 19 and 24 and April 2, to report on progress being made on recommendations from the work groups.


cluttered office

Tuesday, March 18: How to reduce paper in the workspace

Get tips and tricks for cleaning up the clutter in your office with UCOP Records Manager Laurie Sletten's talk, in keeping with the latest Efficiency Review efforts.


mother and baby

Lactation rooms now open at UCOP Oakland locations

In keeping with UC’s commitment to promote a family-friendly work environment, UCOP now has three renovated and fully equipped lactation rooms at its Oakland locations.


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Oakland Running Festival this weekend: Run qualifies for Living Well points

You still have time to sign up for this Sunday's Oakland Running Festival. UCOP staffers get a discount on registration as well as UC Wellness points toward the incentive.


New Commuter Check Direct prepaid MasterCards coming in April

If you use the Commuter Check Card to pay for transit or parking, you’ll get a new card next month. Check the address in your Commuter Check Direct account to make sure your card arrives safely.


UC issues updated sexual harassment, sexual violence policy

UCOP has issued an update that strengthens its policy prohibiting sexual harassment and sexual violence, in response to the federal Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA).


President Napolitano announces change in agriculture division

President Napolitano announced that Agriculture and Natural Resources will now report directly to her, underscoring ANR's significant role for UC and in California's economy.


Maciel Jacques

Celebrate Ballet Folklórico at UCOP on March 17

UCOP’s Latino Staff Association presents a March 17 talk on ballet folklórico, accompanied by a prize drawing for a chance to win Giants’ baseball tickets.


Matt Leet and Tracy FitzGerald in T-shirts

Join the UC Oakland Partnership and support Oakland and UC students

Get your Oakland Grown gift card and Oakland T-shirts to support local businesses and kick in funds to boost Oakland high school seniors who plan to attend UC.